Now your
youngest students can join the Math Mammoth experience! Math Mammoth
Kindergarten is here! Following the same methodology as the upper levels,
students experience the WHY behind math to better understand the HOW of math in
15–30-minute lessons. Unlike the other levels, kindergarten is not student
independent and it is written to you as the parent. Teacher tips are found
throughout—it is important to note that this is not a scripted program.
Guidance is given for you to explain to your student in the best way possible
for your learner. Speaking about the best ways for your student, many options
are provided through games, activities, and student work for different types of
learners. Games are found both in the text but also through the many digital
resources available through links and QR codes throughout the books.
There are 8
chapters between the 2 Worktexts. Each chapter has a day-by-day breakdown
schedule for you (about 1 page a day) totaling approximately 170 days of
kindergarten math work. What you and your student will study includes:
Basic counting from 0-100
Addition and Subtraction within 0-10
Word problems
Identifying, describing, and composing basic shapes
Along with measurements, sorting, ordinal numbers, and
counting coins
There is not
a separate test book or answer key for the kindergarten level. There is only
one cumulative test at the end of the year to assess students’ understanding
before moving onward to Grade 1. Throughout the year, observe your students and
see what areas they could benefit from additional practice through games,
activities, and supplemental work and utilize the options provided. If an
answer key is needed, parents can reach directly out to Maria on her website to
request that pdf resource for this level. There are many recommended and
optional manipulatives for this level. Links are provided in the book, or a
convenient Math Mammoth Kindergarten Manipulative Package is available.
Math Mammoth
Kindergarten establishes a foundation to build future math skills and sets
students up for math success. ~Rebecca
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
